Full Moon
Wednesday, 31 March 1999 · 23:49 local in London
1999-03-31 22:49 UTC · Europe/London
Full Moon occurs at 23:49 local time in London on 31 March. The Moon is opposite the Sun and fully illuminated. It is easy to see all night, but surface contrast is lowest because sunlight is nearly head-on.
Moon altitude
34°
At the exact phase
Illumination
100%
Full Moon
Local date
31 Mar
1999
Viewing tips
- No dark adaptation is needed — the Moon is bright.
- Use a moon filter if the glare is uncomfortable through a telescope.
- Look for bright ray systems such as Tycho and Copernicus.
Visibility, honestly
Above the horizon (34°) at the exact moment.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
Full Moon · 100% lit
Phase at 23:49 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
20:07
Next moonset
07:13
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1999
9
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon03:51 local · Fri, Fri 9 Apr · Moon 6°
Apr 1999
16
New Moon
Not visible05:22 local · Fri, Fri 16 Apr · Moon -12°
Apr 1999
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:02 local · Thu, Thu 22 Apr · Moon 55°
Apr 1999
30
Full Moon
Below horizon15:55 local · Fri, Fri 30 Apr · Moon -36°